Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. announces that the following streets will be closed during the designated hours below due to the City of Newark’s 60th Anniversary celebration of the African American Heritage Parade.
Parade Set Up - Beginning at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Sunday, October 4, 2026
• Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. between Camp St. and South St.
• Pennington St. between Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. and Orchard St.
• Tichenor St. between Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. and Orchard St.
• South St. between Pennsylvania Ave. and Orchard St.
• Lincoln Park between Clinton Ave. and Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd.
• Pennsylvania Ave. between Lincoln Park and South St.
• Green St. between Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. and Mulberry St.
Parade - Beginning at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Sunday, October 4, 2026
• Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. between Raymond Blvd. and Chestnut St.
• Court St. between Washington St. and Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd.
• Hill St. between Washington St. and Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd.
• Franklin St. between Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. and Mulberry St.
• Green St. between Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. and Mulberry St.
• Lafayette St. between Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. and Mulberry St.
The parade begins at 12 p.m. and will begin at Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd. and Camp St.
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and to plan alternate routes.
Director Miranda thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this event. He also urges anyone with information regarding any criminal activity to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/. #newarknj #traffic #parade
